User manual KORG PX2

[. . . ] · Do not use any type of plug except for standard phone plugs (guitar type) in the KORG PX2 input and output jacks. · Avoid using or storing your KORG PX2 in very hot, cold, or dusty places. Important note Because this unit employs a microprocessor, abnormal performance may occur if you switch the power on too soon after turning it off. Should this occur, turn off the power, wait about ten seconds, then turn the power back on again. 1 Features 32 programs stored in memory allow the user to create his own sounds for instantaneous recall at the push of a button. Full edit capabilities allow the user to make temporary changes to any program, and to move programs about in memory. Rapid, 8-second Cassette Tape Interface capabilities provides unlimited additional program storage, allowing you to create program libraries for later use. Both UNISON and POLY modes, to create incredibly fat six-VCO soloing and bass sounds as well as versatile six voice polyphonic sounds. Built-in full featured ARPEGGIATOR, with 3 selectable patterns and ranges, and with automatic "Latch" mode. CHORD MEMORY memorizes intervals and chords, to produce exciting parallel harmonies by depressing single keys. HOLD sustains notes and chords indefinitely. Programmable Modulation and Chorus/Ensemble effects create rich, fat sounds. Lightweight 11. 5kg instrument with 5-octave, 61 note keyboard plus Pitch Bend and Mod Wheels, for expressive playing. 2 Connections Rear panel facilities 1) FROM TAPE TO TAPE For connection to a tape recorder. [. . . ] With Latch mode on, any notes played are automatically "memorized" (latched), and will continue to be arpeggiated even after you lift your fingers completely from the keyboard. To stop the Arpeggiator, turn either the Latch or the Arpeggio switch off. You can latch a chord into the arpeggiator and then play a solo on another instrument against the background provided automatically by the Polysix. You can then change the arpeggio at any time by simply playing a new chord on the Polysix. You can build up a complex arpeggio by holding down at least one key and then adding any other notes desired, one at a time. In this way you can start with a simple arpeggio and gradually make it as complex as you like. Of course you can start a new arpeggio at any time by lifting all fingers from the keyboard and then playing at least one new note to cancel the old arpeggio and begin the new one. Note: Latched key information is forgotten whenever Latch mode or the Arpeggiator is turned off. 5) ARPEGGIATOR button Turns arpeggiation effect on and off, with LED indication. The arpeggio begins as soon as the keyboard is played; with Latch mode "on", the arpeggio will repeat indefinitely until stopped. 13 KEY ASSIGN MODE The advent of micro-computer technology has had a profound effect on the relationship of the keyboard to the synthesizer, and allows a greater degree of flexibility and versatility than ever before. In the past, synthesizer keyboards were able to produce one, or at best two, notes at a time. You will hear a C Major triad, E Major triad, G Major triad, and B Major triad in sequence, according to the pattern and range selected. Furthermore this sequence of chords can also be memorized by the Arpeggiator in its "Latch" mode (see ARPEGGIATOR section), and then advanced using a footswitch plugged into the rearpanel ARPEGGIO TRIG IN jack, or other triggering device, for spectacular effects!Note: If the chord to be memorized is less than 6 notes, the remaining oscillators will not sound when in CHORD MEMORY mode, thereby reducing the instrument's overall output. Use the HOLD mode to "double up" notes, for fattest sounds (see HOLD mode). Memorized chord: Single note played: Sound produced: # # # 15 3) UNISON This mode provides monophonic lead and bass line capabilities, with all 6 voices assigned to one note. Individual voices are automatically detuned slightly to produce a thick, fat texture. For maximum flexibility, "Last Note Priority" is used and "Return to Previous Note" capabilities are provided. Last Note Priority causes the instrument to always sound the last note played, regardless of how many other keys are still depressed, or whether the new note is higher or lower than the previous note. Return to Previous Note capability allows you to easily produce trills, slurs and arpeggios. If one or more notes are played and held down in succession, the instrument will sound the last note played as described above. If the current note is released, the previous note will be automatically replayed if it is still held down, without having to restrike that note. If that note is then released, the next previous note will be replayed, and so forth up to a maximum of five notes. [. . . ] Connect recorder's output to FROM TAPE (as described in section on verification). Put in supplied accessory tape (section that has recorded program data on it). Set recorder's volume to normal listening level and set tone control to central (flat) position (a bit on the treble side may give better results). Begin data playback ( of supplied accessory tap) and gradually turn down the recorder's volume. [. . . ]